Title of article
Mechanisms linking Mental Health Problems and Cardiac Disease: A Review
Author/Authors
Pour Ashouri ، Fazilat Student Research Committee - Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences , Parviz Panah ، Afshin Student Research Committee - Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences , Hamadiyan ، Hosein Molecular Medicine Research Center - Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences , Rasekhi ، Sepehr Student Research Committee - Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
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11
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17
Abstract
Psychological problems play a critical role in development of cardiovascular disease. Several mechanisms were suggested to explain the association and mechanism of this effect, recently. Knowledge of the mechanisms mediating the association between psychological status and heart disease could help in developing treatments. The effects of mind and mood on the cardiovascular system can be due to behavior related (indirect) mechanisms. In fact, mental problems can lead to some behavioral changes which are associated with cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, it can effect on the cardiovascular system directly by elevating stress hormone levels, heartbeat and blood vessels constriction. Therefore, in this review, majority of mechanisms linking mental health disorders and cardiac disease are represented in these two parts.
Keywords
Mental Health , Cardiac Disease , Coronary artery disease , Mechanisms
Journal title
Disease and Diagnosis
Journal title
Disease and Diagnosis
Record number
2517313
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